The Swiss Guard was established by Pope Julius II in 1506. Here's what to know about the 500-year-old military body.

Pope Francis greeted the faithful around the world for the last time from St. Peter’s Basilica on the most important day for ...

When we think of Rome and the Pope, we don't necessarily think of a Greek Pope. However, many Popes in the past had been of ...

The Vatican laid out a plan for Pope Francis' funeral and the period of mourning following the pontiff's death. The funeral ...

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...

As head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis demonstrated humility, helped others and moved the church forward, qualities ...

Pope Francis died on Monday morning, leaving a void in people’s hearts and a question mark on the future of the Roman ...

In the weeks that follow the passing of a pontiff, the city of Rome, and the Vatican in particular, comes alive with ...

Pope Francis called to check in on a Christian congregation in Gaza sheltering at their church almost every night since the ...

Pope Francis called to check in on a Christian congregation in Gaza sheltering at their church almost every night since the ...

Roman Catholic cardinals gathered Tuesday in Vatican City to prepare for the Saturday funeral of Pope Francis.

Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, rumors spread online about a supposed Catholic tradition in which the ...